# D major pentatonic guitar scale

> the major scale with the two notes that clash removed, leaving five notes that almost never sound wrong

## Quick facts

- Root: D
- Notes: D, E, F#, A, B
- Degrees: 1 2 3 5 6
- Step formula: W-W-m3-W-m3
- Note count: 5
- Best for: Country, pop and classic-rock solos

Canonical page: https://openguitarchords.com/scales/d-major-pentatonic